Which Stereo?

chorscroft · 01 July 2009, 13:52

So I'm looking to replace the car stereo in the rib which got irrepairably broken when we stuffed the boat last summer

What stereos do people recommend? Something reasonably cheap. Only requirement really is some kind of ipod/iphone interface. (Red + White RCA connectors best?)

Also what's the best way to keep it dry? I've seen those little plastic flaps you can surround the front with, where could I get one of those?

The old stereo was a JVC KD-G421, it was powered and connected to the speakers with one big multi connector. Is this a standard connection among car stereos?

Thanks

Conor

chewy · 01 July 2009, 14:08

Someone had one for sale on here a bit ago.

neilda · 01 July 2009, 18:41

I bought a Fusion for my RIB, the front opens up to reveal a waterproof ipod dock which will accept most ipods including itouch and iphone.

http://www.force4.co.uk/6148/Fusion-...mpaign=pid6148

chorscroft · 01 July 2009, 18:54

Yea I've seen the fusion and it looks great but abit out of the price range I'm looking at

As long as someone can clarify for me that the one big white connector with pins for different speakers and power is universal I think I'll just buy the cheapest one I can get my hands on that still has a 3.5mm jack for ipods/mp3 players.

Also, where's the best place to buy one of those white plastic covers for stereos that flip up to aloow access?

chorscroft · 01 July 2009, 18:58

Also all the covers I've seen so far have little white strips with a circular hole down the sides - How does head unit fit through or am I looking at the wrong ones?

Ah wait

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSS-MARINE-WA...3%3A1|294%3A50

This one shows it as being removable. I assume you can just pop the internal plastic template out then?

chorscroft · 01 July 2009, 19:11

Right I think I've worked out that all the wires are set up for a "16 pin loom"

Is this universal or just a JVC thing?

chewy · 01 July 2009, 20:00

I think its called an ISO connector, if the stereo you get has different connectors you can buy conversion leads or cut and splice it your self.

BruceB · 01 July 2009, 22:07

I bought a SONY marine unit at about £140 or so which doesn't need the waterproof cover and is absolutely brilliant. It has stood up to a few trips now including getting hosed and hasn't missed a beat.
You can plug an ipod in at the back, has an AM/FM radio and plays CD and MP3's on discs. It even comes with a remote control.....

cgf10 · 02 July 2009, 00:56

I have fitted a Fusion (ipod) too which was just under £300 to buy but there were a few places selling the older CD version with speakers for (I think)around £140 - £150 which seemed quite reasonable to me. I THINK Fusion (marine) stereos are supposed to be encased in an aluminium type coating so they don't rust out (or resist) at the back like a regular car stereo. Time will tell of course. The connectors were not the same as the one I removed but the wiring colours were the same and my unit came with everything labelled up and with a spare receiving connector.

PeterM · 02 July 2009, 09:28

I use one of these ;

http://uk.shopping.com/xPO-Sony-CDX-...X-Marine-Radio

to replace one of these ( which packed up for no obvious reason! ) ;

http://www.marinesuperstore.com/posi...artno=99141127

I had to go for sony to get the remote to work. the MR10 seems good to me canplug the IPOD in the front via a std jack plug. Says its waterproof , but mine lives in side the console so hopfully I'll never need to find out!

Cookee · 02 July 2009, 11:36

Here you go - much more simple and with a waterproof box for your Ipod you're not paying for stuff you don't need.

http://www.marine-audio.com/Products...-Audio-Kit.htm

PeterM · 02 July 2009, 11:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookee

Here you go - much more simple and with a waterproof box for your Ipod you're not paying for stuff you don't need.

http://www.marine-audio.com/Products...-Audio-Kit.htm

But you cant play CDs or listen to the radio ........... CDs are great fun in rough weather - you get all of a second of music before it skips .......... & I love listening to Wogan on a nice morning.

Cookee · 02 July 2009, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackroady

But you cant play CDs or listen to the radio ........... CDs are great fun in rough weather - you get all of a second of music before it skips .......... & I love listening to Wogan on a nice morning.

My point exactly - CD's only work when stationary, but the music would all be on the Ipod anyway .............. are you a TOG then?

PeterM · 02 July 2009, 12:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookee

My point exactly - CD's only work when stationary, but the music would all be on the Ipod anyway .............. are you a TOG then?

I Looooooooooove Wogan - so me - cant wait till he stops bloody talking & plays a record ! Dithering muppet that he is !

I dont think he will ever recover from getting the Eurovison result wrong ! Fool !

chorscroft · 03 July 2009, 02:04

Unfortunately radio is a must have, not for me but for my dad...

Can't convince him that we'll never use it but ah-well!

I'm very tempted by a few of those Sony stereos but may just go for a cheapy for now and then at the end of the season when the boat won't be used too much (and I've got more money) play around with a few speaker and stereo setups.

We've currently only got 2 speakers, one each side of the cabin and ideally I'd like maybe one at ankle height underneath the console and a few towards the end of the cabin.

BruceB · 07 July 2009, 17:55

I had one of those Poly Planar things fitted and it was useless and after the second trip blew up.
You can play CDs if you have the right player in rough weather. We were playing CD's on the Conwy trip a few weeks ago that you may have read about on here and we certainly weren't stationary or in calm weather and it never missed a beat.
I have one of these on the link below, although I didn't pay anything like this for it, and it has been brilliant. Has a CD player that also plays MP3's on disc, AM/FM radio, Aux input for MP3 players and can power up to 4 speakers without an amplifier loud enough to hear over the outboard.
One of the best bits of kit on the RIB at the moment.
http://www.marine-audio.com/Products.../CDX-HR70M.htm

Stoo · 20 July 2009, 01:39

I just spoke with an audio dealer about making up "just" a power amp with an iPod connector... No problem apparently. He figured a decent marine grade Sony amplifier, the connector and a couple of box speakers would be about $300 CDN.

I don't have space on my console for a head unit, and there's no reliable radio stations here anyway. Conveniently, I have the old C-Map card-reader slot, with waterproof cap still in my dash from an old GOS unit. It nicely fits a Nano and is watertight!

Stoo · 20 July 2009, 01:48

I just spoke with an audio dealer about making up "just" a power amp with an iPod connector... No problem apparently. He figured a decent marine grade Sony amplifier, the connector and a couple of box speakers would be about $300 CDN.

I don't have space on my console for a head unit, and there's no reliable radio stations here anyway. Conveniently, I have the old C-Map card-reader slot, with waterproof cap still in my dash from an old GOS unit. It nicely fits a Nano and is watertight!

bombard · 20 July 2009, 09:37

Ive just fitted one of these, very impressed

http://www.incarexpress.co.uk/view_p...tno=CDXHR905IP